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Peugeot 208 vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or Renault Kangoo?

Peugeot 208 vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Peugeot 208

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Renault Kangoo

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  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 208 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,732 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 208 offers moderately more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 270 Nm.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is markedly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers substantially more boot space – 775 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 423 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries visibly more – 610 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,000
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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 km
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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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